Local volunteers assist at fire scene

CONCORD — Two disaster-trained volunteers from the Granite Chapter of the American Red Cross were on the scene of a residential fire in Moultonborough on Tuesday.

According to fire officials on the scene, the fire had started in the garage and did major damage to the house. The family of five received critical assistance from the Red Cross, including the means to get food, clothing and bedding. They were able to stay at a neighbor's home, so lodging assistance was not needed.

All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. If you wish to assist those affected by local disasters, please contact your local chapter at 1-800-464-6692 or send a contribution to the American Red Cross, 2 Maitland St., Concord, NH 03301.